THE BIRTH OF A NATION

Despite its highly controversial theme, The Birth of a Nation set a milestone in cinema history by moving film viewing from nickelodeons to picture palaces, giving cinema its current place in the artistic panorama. Griffith makes full use of his many talents, using groundbreaking cross cutting techniques, lavish production design and a strong sense of visual storytelling.

D W GRIFFITH CORP (1915)

DIRECTED BY:D W Griffith

STARRING:

Lillian Gish, Henry B Walthall

RESTORATION PARTNERS:

Museum of Modern Art (USA)The National Film and Television Archive (UK)